While kombucha has been around for thousands of years — originating in China and spreading across the world — its rise in popularity in the past decade aligns with a broader health movement toward...

Flour dusts the air as junior Gianna Gonzalez carefully mixes ingredients for her favorite treat, swirling frosting onto a batch of freshly baked cupcakes. With each motion, her beloved cupcakes come to...

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Welcoming shoppers from all around St. Louis, a bookstore sits amongst the shops in Webster. Inside, the shelves are lined with books and merchandise from several authors and art sellers. Holland Saltsman,...

When she’s not in the classroom, one can most likely find English teacher Valerie Burdette outside walking in the woods or along a shore, eager to spot a new species of bird to add to her list of hundreds.     Burdette...

Misleading product labels and improper waste sorting are contributing to disruptions in California’s compost and recycling waste management systems, suggesting long-term environmental consequences. Terms...

The future of healthcare begins in A106. At Coppell High School, it takes shape one lesson, one student and one moment at a time. At the center of it all is health science teacher Bill Borowski, a mentor...

While it may be difficult to imagine yourself in a situation where you’ll see someone experiencing an overdose, that was the reality for New York citizen Michael Hage. On June 30, 2024, Hage was in...

Three years ago, McCallum High School got an influx of refugee students from Afghanistan. There was no English as a second language, ESL, class to help them seamlessly integrate into high school in the...

When Lily Dunlap discovered she had cancer, her first concern was not the painful chemotherapy treatments nor the exhaustive recovery process. She was worried about breaking the news to her close friends...

To most, senior Itzel Nunez appears reserved, almost shy. But beneath her quiet exterior lies a fierce passion that defies expectations—Itzel is a dedicated metalhead, with a love for music that surprises...

In the interest of full disclosure, pilot Alyson Hsiao is the piano teacher of News Editor Emily Paschall ('26)  While scrolling on TikTok, you might notice your "For You" page bombarded by plane...

High school life is a fragile juggling act of managing painstaking amounts of schoolwork, meeting the demands of extracurriculars, and handling the complexities of social life and expectations. For many,...

The line usually starts forming at 12:52 p.m. — two minutes before the start of lunch. Students stand behind each other alongside one of the wings on campus. By the time the bell rings to signal...

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After four hours of fishing and no catches, junior Mack Dempsey’s boat engine broke down on Lake Erie during a 2023 trip. He thought he would return empty-handed. But while his dad was out buying...

Ed Madsen, a proud graduate of Lake Forest High School and a member of the Class of ‘55, recently wrote a toast to the Class of 2025—70 years later. Behind his words was a lifetime of stories, lessons,...

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When the announcements are livestreamed each morning, most teachers play them begrudgingly, wanting just to get to the start of class. Social studies teacher Christopher Merrill, however, shows his enthusiasm...

Oakmont’s EXCEL Life Skills Program, which is designed to equip high school students with the essential tools for successful adult living through targeted instruction and hands-on experiences, has started...

Eight months after Hurricane Beryl, sophomore Karis McKinney waits after school until 4 p.m. for her mom to be able to pick her up.  Eight months after Hurricane Beryl, sophomore Bella Barrett struggles...

Did you know that the artificial intelligence industry is expected to grow to around $1.85 trillion by 2030? AI has been revolutionizing industries such as healthcare and transportation by improving data...

The final touches can make all the difference. With a steady hand, sophomore Charlie Loper applies the last details to his signature Basque cheesecake. Using a pair of tweezers, he places delicate flowers...

Jackson Hinze spends his days at Gretna High School educating students on all things to do with math. While he may seem like your typical math teacher, Hinze is almost entirely unable to hear out of his...

The doors open to the smell of freshly brewed coffee and sweet baked goods right out of the oven. People of all ages sit and sip their handcrafted drinks. The plant-filled environment provides a fresh...

When senior Nolan Anderson was up north on Crane Lake, he heard the hum of an engine overhead. “A float plane flew right over the boat, and I just remember that being one of the coolest things I've ever...

In June 2023, senior Suzy Samayoa co-founded a nonprofit dedicated to environmental education and conservation efforts. While the organization began strongly after Samayoa and the co-founders met during...

AP Spanish Language and IB Spanish teacher Esther Galo calls herself a proud immigrant’s daughter. Her mother migrated from Honduras in order to give her half sister a better life, working from 7 a.m....

In these next couple of months, seniors will hear back from schools and find out where they are going after high school. At many high schools, including Mounds View, there is an Instagram account run by...

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“What do you want to be when you grow up?” His entire life, senior Mason Moncrief’s answer has been the same: “I want to be a firefighter.” Mason is one of two Hebron students enrolled...

You just arrived to class and your first period lesson looks like a public school-themed pop up café. Starbucks' Strawberry Açaí Refreshers are lined up by the dozen across your peers' desk, and it...

In kindergarten, Samantha Arnet, freshman, joined a Girl Scout Troop of about 30 girls, yet was reluctant to participate in activities like selling cookies. Now in high school, Arnet feels more confident....

*Content Warning: Physical abuse* Rene Ribas walks onto stage with his head held high, ready to receive his first medal for graduating salutatorian of his elementary school. The MC calls his parents...

The typical walk into the high school building every morning might seem dull, but science teacher Keith Baremore keeps Eureka High School’s entrance full of animated smiles. For over 20 years,...

The Trump administration’s recent crackdown on immigration, which has come in the form of increased deportations, arrests and raids by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has caused a large amount...

What began as a shared passion for coding and app development turned into a groundbreaking academic milestone for brothers Kai Etkin and Hudson Etkin. The sophomore-senior duo recently published their...

“I love you, will you marry me!” is a phrase that every student in Brandon Dell'Orto’s class has heard at least 10 times. Why you may ask? It isn’t what you are thinking. Dell'Orto, GBHS’...

At just 7 years old, when most children spend days on games and play dates, junior Brie Gesick encountered a new challenge: epilepsy. Since her diagnosis, Brie has spent years transforming her personal...

The classroom hums with the low murmur of turning pages and hushed whispers, but for junior Jordan O’Neill, the world feels louder. He grips his pencil tightly as his eyes dart between the worksheet...

Water guns in hand, seniors across the nation — including those at Carlmont High School — are joining “Senior Assassin,” a multi-week game that marks the countdown to summer. The thrilling,...

PALS, Peer Assistance Leadership and Service, is a program that is offered throughout Austin ISD schools in which high school students mentor younger students at elementary schools. The program is beneficial...

More than 27,638,860 men in the U.S. have experienced sexual abuse or assault, according to 1in6. “Sexual abuse” is used to describe experiences in which a person suffers, submits to, or is subjected...